Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is a member-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1100 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in the Industry-related companies in the United States and Canada. NICA's large amount of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions along with the WFA Convention and NICA Sysco Marketplace in January, NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, and IAFE Convention in November.
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Focusing on the Future Together
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has thrust our lives into unknown territory. We recognize this is a frightening time and that many in our Industry have faced both health and economic impacts. We are here to help. The NICA Office is now located in a state mandated for “stay-at-home,” but the NICA Staff is fully operational as a telecommuting workforce and we are ready to assist you.
Our NICA Board of Directors understands that during this time of COVID-19, tight money and uncertainty is having an impact on many of our members’ businesses. Therefore, if you are a member in good standing experiencing a hardship paying your NICA membership dues please contact us today and we will provide a six month grace period.
Save the Date: February 15-17, 2021
Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, Tampa, FL
Stay tuned to NICA News, NICA Now! and our social media for the latest details on this event.
Hall of Fame Nominations Due by November 10th!
The NICA Hall of Fame award honors distinguished achievements and outstanding contributions by any individual “to the health and wellbeing of this organization by any means, whether it be through hard work, influence, financial contribution or by any other positive method and/or whether they be concessionaire, associate, event management, administration or volunteer. All Nominees submitted by the deadline date will be evaluated by the Hall of Fame Committee and the top three will be referred to the NICA Board of Directors for the final decision.” (Policies and Procedures, 2007).
Announcements
October 9: Convention Season Dates Now Available
October 2: The IAFE/NICA Three-Part Collaborative Series is Now Available
September 4: NICA Office Closed on Labor Day
August 10: 2020 NICA Foundation Scholarship Recipients Have Been Selected
August 7: The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act
July 14: From the Desk of Don Delahoyde, CCE, NICA President
June 9: "Friends of NICA" Disclaimer
May 21: The NICA Office is closed on Memorial Day
May 1: From the Desk of Don Delahoyde, CCE, NICA President
April 1: Updates from Our Partners & Resources Regarding COVID-19
March 17: COVID-19 - IAFE Roundtable
March 13: From the Desk of Rey O'Day Regarding Logistic Concerns
March 12: From the Desk of Rey O'Day, NICA Executive Director
October 1: Rey O'Day Named Executive Director
The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
